Community Calendar

Join us for this special adults-only program designed to explore and get a better understanding of AI through discussion and hands-on activities. Ages 21+

How Does AI Learn From Examples?
Train a real AI model using our Teachable Machine and discover how the quality of data affects predictions.

How Does AI Learn Through Trial and Error?
Play a strategy game, and see how successful moves are reinforced over time.

How Does AI Learn Without Being Told?
Investigate mystery objects and uncover patterns without labels — just like unsupervised learning systems do.

Bring friends, meet new people, and enjoy a lively night of interactive activities and light refreshments.

We are very excited to welcome native son, Dr. Scot Duncan back to Pensacola for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation!

Scot will take us on a dive into what scientists have learned about the ways southeastern birds are being affected by climate change and whether and how they are adapting.

We'll also learn ways in which you can help birds during these critical times.

Why Alabama birds? Because Alabama birds are Florida birds are Mississippi birds, are Georgia birds, and so on.

Light refreshments and social time after the presentation.

Love is in the air… and sometimes it’s a little strange!

Join us for a special Valentines edition of our Night Owl series, as we explore the wild and wonderful world of animal courtship, curious adaptations and the bizarre side of nature after dark! From fascinating, feathered romances to unexpected wildlife pairings, you’ll discover that the natural world has its own unique love stories.

Bring your valentine, your friends, or just your curiosity for an evening of learning, laughter, and nighttime adventure at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge!

When: Friday, February 27th from 6 to 8pm

Where: The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge - 3051 Cloptons Circle

$20 for 1 | $30 for 2

Explore the principals of engineering as you build beautiful spans. How much weight can your paper bridge hold? How many different arches can you create. This event is recommended for ages 7+. It is included with your museum admission. We will be open for general museum exploration from 10am - 5pm.
Activities include arch building, creating bridges out of paper or Legos, and more!

Did you know that one of the rarest and most endangered whales on Earth lives right here in the Gulf — mostly just off the Florida coast? Join us for an evening exploring the incredible story of the Rice’s whale — a story of discovery, survival, and the challenges it continues to face, all unfolding in our own backyard.

Our speaker, Laura Engleby, brings decades of experience to the conversation. She recently retired from NOAA Fisheries (former Marine Mammal Branch Chief, Southeast Region) and now serves as Chair of the Rice’s Whale Collaborative Network Steering Committee. Laura has spent her career working to protect endangered marine mammals and has a unique perspective on what makes this species so important.

The Rice’s whale is a symbol of the Gulf’s changing history, having endured the BP disaster oil spill, powerful hurricanes, and centuries of environmental change. But this isn’t only a story about whales. It’s a story about the Gulf itself — a living system that supports fisheries, coastal communities, and a way of life that connects us all.

This event marks the kickoff of the 2026 Gulf Coast Whale Festival, which is Saturday March 7 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Snacks will be served and drinks are available for purchase.

More about Laura:

Laura Engleby is the former Chief of the Marine Mammal Branch at NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region, where she led conservation and recovery efforts for endangered Rice’s whales, North Atlantic right whales, and bottlenose dolphins. With nearly 40 years in the field, she continues to advance marine mammal science through research, restoration, and mentoring. She is currently the Chair of the Rice's Whale Collaborative Network.

Middle schoolers, this one’s just for you! Come take over the museum after hours for a night of hands-on science, exploring the exhibits, hanging out with friends, and meeting some of our coolest animals. And because no social is complete without food, we’ve got you covered with plenty of pizza and drinks.

Best of all, it’s free and drop-off only, so parents can take a break while kids dive into science. Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to join the Science Social: Middle School Edition: where science, snacks, and friends all collide!

Parents, grab your free tickets to secure your child's spot in this program; PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Parents will be required to fill out and sign a program waiver before dropping off children.

Spring Break is in full bloom at the Emerald Coast Science Center! Enjoy hands-on workshops, Creature Features, sciPad fun, Animal Tales shows, and daily planetarium adventures, from journeys to the Moon and Mars to mind-bending brain science and immersive audio tours of the solar system, plus special evening events featuring Ancient Egyptian myths and adults-only planetarium shows. The museum will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., making it easy to spring into a week packed with curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable science fun.

For a full schedule of events, please visit ecscience.org/events

Spring Break is in full bloom at the Emerald Coast Science Center! Enjoy hands-on workshops, Creature Features, sciPad fun, Animal Tales shows, and daily planetarium adventures, from journeys to the Moon and Mars to mind-bending brain science and immersive audio tours of the solar system, plus special evening events featuring Ancient Egyptian myths and adults-only planetarium shows. The museum will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., making it easy to spring into a week packed with curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable science fun.

For a full schedule of events, please visit ecscience.org/events

Spring Break is in full bloom at the Emerald Coast Science Center! Enjoy hands-on workshops, Creature Features, sciPad fun, Animal Tales shows, and daily planetarium adventures, from journeys to the Moon and Mars to mind-bending brain science and immersive audio tours of the solar system, plus special evening events featuring Ancient Egyptian myths and adults-only planetarium shows. The museum will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., making it easy to spring into a week packed with curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable science fun.

For a full schedule of events, please visit ecscience.org/events

Spring Break is in full bloom at the Emerald Coast Science Center! Enjoy hands-on workshops, Creature Features, sciPad fun, Animal Tales shows, and daily planetarium adventures, from journeys to the Moon and Mars to mind-bending brain science and immersive audio tours of the solar system, plus special evening events featuring Ancient Egyptian myths and adults-only planetarium shows. The museum will be open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., making it easy to spring into a week packed with curiosity, creativity, and unforgettable science fun.

For a full schedule of events, please visit ecscience.org/events